Landscape Maintenance Supervisor

City of Thousand Oaks; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Thousand Oaks is seeking a knowledgeable Landscape Maintenance Supervisor to lead a maintenance crew responsible for the City’s landscape and irrigation programs. You will direct staff, manage work orders, and ensure safety and quality in daily operations.

You will prepare budgets, develop plans and SOPs, and coordinate service agreements while reporting to multiple divisions within Public Works. The role requires after-hours work and regular meetings with City staff and residents.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of increasingly responsible landscape maintenance experience, including 1 year of lead supervisory responsibility
• High school diploma supplemented by college coursework in landscape architecture, horticulture, forestry or related field
• Ability to motivate and lead others; be a team player
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make timely, informed decisions
• Ability to work with residents and other stakeholders effectively
• State of California DPR Qualified Applicator Certificate Categories B & C and ISA Certification (as listed)

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of City landscape construction and maintenance programs; identify ways to conserve resources and promote environmental sustainability
• Manage and supervise work crews; review work orders for completion per performance, productivity, and safety guidelines
• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate staff performance; provide coaching for improvement and development
• Create and distribute reports to departments and other agencies
• Develop biannual operations budgets for General Fund and Landscape Assessment Districts; ensure expenditures are within parameters
• Prepare/edit landscape and irrigation construction plans, work plans, SOPs, and maintenance calendars
• Develop Scopes of Work and site maps for service agreements and task orders
• Document and report costs for in-house maintenance operations and contracted services
• Attend after-hours City Council, Planning Commission, and public outreach meetings as needed

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Judgment

Stakeholder engagement

Education

High school diploma with related college coursework

Tools

DPR Qualified Applicator B&C

ISA Certification

Job description

• Play a key role in maintaining City landscape
• Opportunity to lead a team and interact regularly with multiple divisions within the Public Works Department

Description:

Great career opportunity to join a high quality municipal Public Works Department in the City of Thousand Oaks!

The City is seeking a knowledgeable and results oriented Landscape Maintenance Supervisor who will effectively lead a team of maintenance crew members and equipment operators in the administration of the City’s landscape and maintenance programs.

Primary responsibilities:

• Oversee operations of City landscape construction and maintenance programs; identify ways to conserve resources and promote environmental sustainability
• Manage and supervise work crews; review work orders for completion according to performance quality, productivity and safety guidelines
• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; regularly monitor performance and provide coaching for performance improvement and development
• Create and distribute reports to departments and other agencies
• Develop biannual operations budgets for both General Fund and Landscape Assessment Districts; ensure that expenditures are within appropriate parameters
• Prepare and/or edit landscape and irrigation construction plans, work plans, standard operating procedures, and maintenance calendars
• Develop Scopes of Work and site maps for service agreements and task orders
• Document and report costs for both in-house maintenance operations and contracted services
• Attend after-hours City Council, Planning Commission, and public outreach meetings on as-needed basis

This position requires working after hours, emergency, and on call duties as necessary.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate should possess:

• 6 or more years of increasingly responsible landscape maintenance experience, including 1 year of lead supervisory responsibility
• High school diploma supplemented by college level course work in landscape architecture, horticulture, forestry or related field
• Ability to effectively motivate and lead others; be a team player
• Ability to exercise good judgment, and make effective, timely and informed decisions
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with different stakeholders such as residents
• State of California Department of Pesticide Regulations Qualified Applicator Certificate Categories B & C
• International Society of Arboriculture Certification

Supplemental Information:

FILING DEADLINE:

The first review of candidates will take place on August 24, 2026.

Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed on an on-going basis and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please note, the recruitment may close without notice at any time after the first review date.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: Applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. This will be used throughout the process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications for the position.

Additional information about the City is available on our website at www.toaks.gov.

For additional information or questions, please contact Human Resources at [phone].

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Thousand Oaks makes reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the selection process.If you wish to request an accommodation in order to participate in the selection process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the final filing date.Applicants requesting an accommodation should document the request including the type and extent of accommodations requested to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which applied.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE:In order to qualify for Veteran’s Preference a Form DD214, or other acceptable proof of service, must be submitted by the deadline date/time noted in the job announcement. Any veteran who has successfully completed all phases of a selection process for employment with the City shall be granted a final interview regardless of his or her ranking on the eligibility list, providing he/she meets the criteria for an eligible veteran.

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